A complete flaccid quadriparesis as early presentation of Graves’ disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01115-5
Abstract: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is an uncommon disease characterized by acute onset of lifethreatening hypokalemia and disabling muscle weakness due to the excessive release of thyroid hormone [1]. In Caucasians, the prevalence is very… read more here.
Keywords: thyrotoxicosis; flaccid quadriparesis; complete flaccid; graves disease ... See more keywords
A Case of Progressive Flaccid Quadriparesis in a Young Woman: Diagnostic Pitfalls and the Role of Backward Reasoning.
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DOI: 10.1097/cnd.0000000000000535
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 19-year-old woman presented with acute progressive generalized limb weakness and inability to ambulate, after a recent upper respiratory tract infection. Given the flaccid quadriparesis and preceding infection, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) was initially considered.… read more here.
Keywords: role backward; backward reasoning; woman; case ... See more keywords
Case Report: Drug induced hyperkalemia presenting as acute flaccid quadriparesis
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.15061.1
Abstract: Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening dyselectrolytemia that commonly affects cardiac conductivity and contractility. Ascending paralysis affecting the extremities associated with hyperkalemia is not commonly seen. Here we report a case of flaccid quadriparesis in a patient… read more here.
Keywords: hyperkalemia; flaccid quadriparesis; case report;